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Hotel Marius · Sirkeci

Hotel near the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts: 11 minutes on foot

Walking time
about 11 minutes

The walk from the hotel

Follow the T1 tram line uphill past Gülhane to Sultanahmet and cross the square towards the Hippodrome; the museum is on its western side, facing the Blue Mosque, in the stone İbrahim Pasha Palace.

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Before you go

The palace was built in 1524 for İbrahim Pasha, grand vizier to Süleyman the Magnificent; the museum moved here in 1983. It is best known for its carpets — some of the finest from the Islamic world — as well as calligraphy, Qur'an manuscripts and an ethnographic section on nomad life. It is quieter than the big sights around it and a good choice for a rainy afternoon; check opening days and hours before you go.

Stay at Hotel Marius

Stay with us in Sirkeci. Hotel Marius is a boutique hotel in Sirkeci, in the heart of Istanbul's old city: 50 m from the Marmaray and the tram, rooms cleaned every day, a quiet lobby and a front desk staffed around the clock — a comfortable, safe base to come back to. Breakfast is included, and booking direct costs no extra fee.

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